Best Chemistry Schools Near Arcadia, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Arcadia, California has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs, with tuition ranging from $1,388 to $21,391 per year for indexed programs. Arcadia has a population of about 55,550. Median household income is $116,142 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning chemistry-related role is Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary at a median $141,370 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Chemistry Schools to Arcadia

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer chemistry programs near Arcadia, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Arcadia city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Arcadia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

California Institute of Technology

Pasadena, CA 5.1 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
82.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 95%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $128,566
Avg net price $16,075/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rio Hondo College

Whittier, CA 7.9 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,950
Avg net price $14,379/yr
Tuition
In‑state$1,388
Out‑of‑state$9,884
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, CA 8.5 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,677
Avg net price $22,212/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA 8.9 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,211
Avg net price $3,967/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,160
Out‑of‑state$19,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Occidental College

Los Angeles, CA 9.9 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,951
Avg net price $38,263/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Pomona, CA 13.4 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
86.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,902
Avg net price $11,531/yr
Tuition
In‑state$7,780
Out‑of‑state$20,380
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of La Verne

La Verne, CA 15.3 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,464
Avg net price $20,161/yr
Tuition
In‑state$49,470
Out‑of‑state$49,470
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Biola University

La Mirada, CA 15.8 miles from Arcadia
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,778
Avg net price $31,495/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all California schools on the California chemistry page.

Chemistry Wages Near Arcadia

Arcadia is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Chemists $87,060 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $76,637
Biochemists and Biophysicists $131,700 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $115,933
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $141,370 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $124,445
Chemical Technicians $58,070 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $51,118
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $134,890 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $118,741
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $105,340 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $92,729
Chemical Engineers $134,210 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $118,143
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,960 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $88,873

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Arcadia at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,550 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $116,142 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 57.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 113.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited chemistry schools are near Arcadia, CA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering chemistry programs near Arcadia. The closest is California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, CA (5.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Occidental College (9.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying chemistry roles near Arcadia?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying chemistry-related roles near Arcadia are: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary ($141,370), Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists ($134,890), Chemical Engineers ($134,210). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Temple City instead of Arcadia?

Temple City, CA is 2.5 miles from Arcadia and has its own set of local chemistry programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Arcadia an affordable place to study chemistry?

Arcadia’s median household income of $116,142 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Arcadia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Arcadia

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Arcadia:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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